Bathing beauty, 1950-1970

Bathing beauty, 1950-1970, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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The Mainichi Graphic, 1950-1970

The Mainichi Graphic, 1950-1970, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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Maiko, 1960s-1970s

Maiko, 1960s-1970s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"A maiko in an elegant mauve ensemble. The unhusked rice ornament and pine arrangement in the background indicates that this was taken around New Year's time."

Maiko playing karuta, 1960s-1970s

Maiko playing karuta, 1960s-1970s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"Three maiko dressed for the New Year play karuta, a Japanese card game."

Tea Ceremony, 1960s-1970s

Tea Ceremony, 1960s-1970s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"A maiko and geiko perform tea ceremony in a Kyoto park. The geiko is wearing a special hairstyle and twisted collar for tea ceremony."

Maiko in formal kimono, 1960s-1970s

Maiko in formal kimono, 1960s-1970s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"A maiko in a black formal kimono performing a dance."

Mitsouko ad, 1967

Mitsouko ad, 1967, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from The Golden Age of Advertising - the 60s.

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